Independence voters reject $7.5 million high school bond
In Buchanan County voters rejected a 7.5 million high school bond 1,798 yes to 1,402 no, short of the 60 percent needed. The defeated plan would fund a 110,000 square foot campus for 1,550 students with private gifts and federal grants closing the funding gap.
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West Union man charged after county drug raid
Fay ette County sheriff officers served a search warrant on West Union resident Roscoe W Neebel 29 and found methamphetamine marijuana and a large amount of drug paraphernalia.
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Fugitive escapes end in double capture and suicide
Randy Glover, 20, and Phillip Graber, 30, escaped from Clark County Jail in Kahoka Missouri. Glover was captured in Washington, then hanged himself in his jail cell after being found at about 2:30 p.m. Graber, who remained in custody, climbed onto a roof during a tense standoff and fell after negotiations failed. Authorities say tear gas and a stun gun were used. the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating the incidents.
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Postville senator seeks third term in Iowa Senate
Postville Republican Mark Zieman, 58, a farmer and trucking businessman representing Senate District 8, announces re election bid. He cites rural economic development education and health care access as priorities while serving as assistant majority leader and chairing the State Government Committee.
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Second lawsuit filed over deadly 2002 Iowa City crash
A second lawsuit has been filed in Johnson County District Court against pickup driver Dustin Fabian in the 2002 crash that killed Matthew Wageman Keith Koosmann and Benjamin Novotny. The Novotny family alleges speeding and failure to keep look out while Wageman’s family faces no action. No trial date set.
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National Guard extends Iraq duty for 1500 troops
Pentagon plans to extend the service of 1500 National Guard soldiers. Iowa units affected include the 109th Medical Battalion and others, with most staying 100 to 160 days longer and returning between April and July. Esquire will publish Pfc. David Kirchhoff’s final letter. he died of heat stroke in Iraq.
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Iowa and Illinois Lottery Results for January 13
Tuesday draws list numbers for the Iowa Lottery Cash Game and Pick games, Illinois Pick 3 and Pick 4, Little Lotto, Mega Millions, with respective jackpots of $9.5 million and $26 million. No winners announced.
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